Nonrub fur coat edge protector



8, 1939. D, FESHBACH NONRUB mm COAT EDGE PROTECTOR Filed Aug. 5, 1957 FIG. I

. INVENT OR. DA v1.0 FESHBA CH ATTORNEY).

Patented Aug. 8, 1939 v UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2 Claims.

This invention relates to a device for protecting the edges of fur garments against abrasion and, in particular, is directed to protection against rubbing away of the fur on the edges,

resulting from the repeated buttoning and unbuttoning of fur garments.

An object of the invention is to provide means for preserving the continued life of a fur garment.

Another object of the invention is to provide a simple and inexpensive means for rapid renovation of a fur garment.

A further object of the invention is to provide a readily insertable and replaceable button engaging device for fur garments, whereby the edge of the fur will be protected against rubbing.

A further object of the invention is to provide a non-rubbing edge protecting button fastener for fur garments which will, at the same time, be ornamental.

Heretofore it has been customary to'attach buttom'ng devices to the edges of fur garments in such a manner that the repeated buttoning and unbuttoning resulted in the rubbing away of the fur on the edges of the garment. When all the fur was rubbed away, it left the dressed portion of the pelt exposed and rendered the garment shabby, with consequent quick depreciation in the value thereof. The shabbiness of the garment which thus arose made it necessary frequently to alter the same at considerable expense. The furrier had to create a new front edge on the facing that had been damaged as a result of the wear and tear in buttoning and unbuttonmg.

- I have found that it is possible inexpensively to obviate the damage to the edges of the garment and also greatly to lessen the cost of maintaining the edge in presentable condition by means of an edge protecting device.

Referring to the drawing in which I have shown the preferred embodiment of my invention:

Fig. l is a full View of the device;

Fig. 2 is a section of a fur garment front facing, the upper part of which is partially removed showing the device attached thereto;

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on the line 3, 3 looking in the direction of the arrows;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4, 4 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Referring in greater detail to Fig. 1, illustrating the device itself, the numeral I denotes a vertical strip of braid or other appropriate material.

Numeral 2 denotes the front edge of said strip.

Numeral 3 denotes another strip of braid or appropriate material, arcuately shaped, which is fastened to l at 4, 4. This fastening in the illustrated device is shown in the form of stitching or sewing, but the fastening at 4, 4 may be accomplished by any other well known means. As thus formed, the illustrated device may be attached to a fur garment, as shown in Fig. 2.

In Fig. 2 numerals 5 and 6 denote the front and back, respectively, of the facing of a fur garment with the device of Fig. I inserted between the layers 5 and 6. The vertical strip I is so positioned that edge 2 thereof projects beyond the edge I formed by the junction of 5 and 6.

The numeral 9 denotes a line of stitching whereby 5 and 6 are sewn together, the said stitches 9 passing through I thereby securely fastening the same to the garment.

Depending upon the character of the fur involved, care is exercised in aligning I with the garment so that its edge 2 projects beyond 1, so as to allow sufficient distance to prevent the rubbing away of hair 8.

The device may also be formed and inserted in one operation. Strips I and 2, in proper relationship with each other, may be inserted between 5 and 6 and the assemblage sewn together by the stitching 9.

Referring to Fig. 4, the numeral II) indicates a button in engaged relationship with the nonrubbing edge protector.

While the invention has been described in language more or less specific as to certain structural features, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to any specific detail and that the means and construction herein described comprise but one mode of putting the invention into elfect, and the invention is, therefore, claimed broadly in any of its possible forms or modifications within the scope of the append- 7 ed plans.

Having thus described the invention, I claim:

1. A button engager for a fur garment comprising: an edge of the garment as a base mem ber, and a button holding loop attached to said garment edge, said loop comprising a strip of material attached parallel to and projecting beyond said edge, and a second strip attached to the first mentioned strip at two spaced apart points, said second strip being free from said edge and first strip between the points of attachment, said second strip combining with the first mentioned strip to form a button engaging loop.

2. A button engager for a fur garment comprising: an edge of the garment as a base member, and a button holding loop attached to said garment edge, said loop comprising a strip of material attached parallel to and projecting beyond the furry edge, and a second strip attached. at two spaced apart points to said garment edge, said second strip being free from said edge and first strip between the points of attachment, said strip combining with said first mentioned strip to form a button engaging loop.

DAVID FESHBACH. 

